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Writing Hub: The Learning Portal (College Libraries Ontario)

The Learning Portal: Writing Hub
This hub will help you develop effective writing skills by showing you how to plan, structure and revise skills that will help you complete your written assignments. Each unit covers aspects of the writing process.

Check out this collection of helpful information to guide your writing and improve your skills:

Planning (Starting the assignment and Organizing Ideas)
Structuring (Quoting and Paraphrasing Sources)
Editing and Proofreading (Grammar and Punctuation)
Types of Writing

Use these documents at each stage in the writing process to keep you on track:

Essay Planner to guide your essay outline.
Thesis Checklist to create a strong thesis statement.
Types of Paragraphs to create strong essay paragraphs.
Transitional Words and Phrases offers a helpful list of words.
Paraphrasing offers great tips on avoiding plagiarism and paraphrasing correctly.
Revision and Checklist to focus the ideas presented in your essay.

Study Skills

Are you experiencing difficulties with time management, note taking, study skills or reading with purpose? The Learning Portal can help. Check out the modules and videos available to help you succeed.